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Deborah Ross
| Deborah Ross | ||
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| North Carolina House of Representatives District 34 | ||
| Incumbent | ||
| In office | ||
| 2003 - Present | ||
| Term ends | ||
| January 1, 2015 | ||
| Years in position | 10 | |
| Party | Democratic | |
| Compensation | ||
| Base salary | $13,951/year | |
| Per diem | $104/day | |
| Elections and appointments | ||
| Last election | November 6, 2012 | |
| First elected | 2002 | |
| Next election | November 4, 2014 | |
| Term limits | N/A | |
| Personal | ||
| Profession | Attorney | |
| Websites | ||
| Office website | ||
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On May 1, 2013, Ross announced her impending resignation from the House to become general counsel for Triangle Transit. While an effective date of resignation was not immediately known, she is due to begin work at Triangle Transit on June 17, 2013.[1]
Ross earned her bachelor's degree from Brown University in 1985. She received her law degree from the University of North Carolina Law School in 1990. She is an attorney, business ethics consultant and senior lecturing fellow. Ross is married to Steve Wrinn.
Committee assignments
2013-2014
At the beginning of the 2013 legislative session, Ross served on the following committees:
| North Carolina Committee Assignments, 2013 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| • Education | ||||
| • Elections | ||||
| • Ethics, Vice-chair | ||||
| • Finance | ||||
| • Judiciary | ||||
2011-2012
In the 2011-2012 legislative session, Ross served on the following committees:
| North Carolina Committee Assignments, 2011 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| • Education | ||||
| • Elections | ||||
| • Ethics | ||||
| • Finance | ||||
| • Judiciary | ||||
2009-2010
In the 2009-2010 legislative session, Ross served on the following committees:
| North Carolina Committee Assignments, 2009 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| • Appropriations | ||||
| • Education | ||||
| • Election Law and Campaign Finance Reform | ||||
| • Ethics | ||||
| • Finance | ||||
| • Judiciary I | ||||
| • Pensions and Retirement | ||||
| • Rules, Calendar, and Operations of the House | ||||
Elections
2012
Ross ran for re-election in 2012. Redistricting moved her to District 34. She ran unopposed in the May 8, 2012 Democratic primary and was unchallenged in the general election which took place on November 6, 2012.[2]
| North Carolina House of Representatives, District 34, General Election, 2012 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
| Democratic |  Deborah Ross Incumbent |
97.4% | 32,206 | |
| Other | Write-in | 2.6% | 869 | |
| Total Votes | 33,075 | |||
2010
On November 2, 2010 Ross won election to the North Carolina House of Representatives. She had no primary opposition but was challenged by Madison Shook (R) in the general election which took place on November 2, 2010.[3]
| North Carolina House of Representatives, General Election Results, District 38 (2010) | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candidates | Votes | Percent | ||
| Deborah Ross (D)
|
14,093 | 65.63% | ||
| Madison Shook (R) | 7,382 | 34.37% | ||
2008
On November 4, 2008, Ross won re-election to the North Carolina House of Representatives.[4] $88,878 was raised for this campaign.[5]
| North Carolina House of Representatives, District 38 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candidates | Votes | |||
| Deborah Ross (D)
|
26,754 | |||
| Susan J. Hogarth (L) | 4,764 | |||
Campaign donors
2012
Campaign donor information is not yet available for this year.
2010
In 2010, a year in which Ross was up for re-election, she collected $93,667 in donations.[6]
Her largest contributors in 2010 were:
| North Carolina House of Representatives 2010 election - Campaign Contributions | |
|---|---|
| Top contributors to Deborah Ross's campaign in 2010 | |
| North Carolina Advocates For Justice | $4,000 |
| North Carolina Democratic House Cmte | $3,303 |
| North Carolina Dental Society | $3,250 |
| Bank Of America | $3,000 |
| Farah, Victor | $2,500 |
| Total Raised in 2010 | $93,667 |
2008
In 2008, Ross collected $88,878 in donations.[7]
These were the largest contributors in 2008.
| Donor | Amount |
|---|---|
| NORTH CAROLINA ADVOCATES FOR JUSTICE | $6,000 |
| NORTH CAROLINA DEMOCRATIC HOUSE CMTE | $5,454 |
| CITIZENS FOR HIGHER EDUCATION | $4,000 |
| NORTH CAROLINA MEDICAL SOCIETY | $3,000 |
| BANK OF AMERICA | $2,000 |
| ABRAMS, MARGARET S | $2,000 |
| ENTERPRISE RENT-A-CAR | $2,000 |
Recent news
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Deborah Ross News Feed
- Rep. Deborah Ross stepping down - WRAL.com
- Agent Pierce laments the passing from the scene of Deborah Ross - Beaufort Observer
- North Carolina House bill opens renegotiation on Dix property - abc11.com
- Carolina Gorga recognized for April success - NorthJersey.com
- NC House approves bill requiring teens to get parents ' OK for birth control - Charlotte Observer
- NC House OKs Blocking Some Obesity Lawsuits - WFMY News 2
- NC House Approves Bill Allowing Guns on Campuses - Opposing Views
- House committee OKs bill allowing guns at college campuses, bars, restaurants - WRAL.com
- 'Big Gulp' bill passes House - WRAL.com
- Art openings, receptions, and tours. - Asheville Citizen-Times
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External links
- Representative Ross's campaign
- North Carolina House of Representative - Rep. Deborah Ross
- Project Vote Smart biographical profile
- Project Vote Smart legislative profile
- Campaign Contributions: 2010, 2008, 2006, 2004
- Representative Ross's facebook
References
- ↑ WRAL, "Rep. Deborah Ross stepping down," May 1, 2013. Retrieved May 2, 2013.
- ↑ North Carolina Board of Elections "Candidate lists," Accessed March 5, 2012
- ↑ Official North Carolina Election Results, 2010
- ↑ North Carolina House of Representatives official election results for 2008
- ↑ "2008 campaign contributions"
- ↑ 2010 campaign contributions
- ↑ [http:http://www.followthemoney.org/database/StateGlance/candidate.phtml?c=99542 2008 contributions]
| Political offices | ||
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| Preceded by ' |
North Carolina House - District 38 2003–2013 |
Succeeded by Yvonne Lewis Holley (D) |
| Preceded by Grier Martin (D) |
North Carolina House - District 34 2013–present |
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